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I just renewed mine in March.All you need to do is get online and and follow the instructions. You'll need all the regular docs etc. I didn't even have to go to BKK this time. They mailed it to me within about 2 weeks.Quite easy. You have lots of time.

Yes and yes, but I haven't seen ime since so I can't form an opinion as to whether or not he is happy although I'd like to know.

The old git probably has at least 20 more years ahead of him with nothing but the finest of everything

Good points.I'm 72 + and have assumed a policy of "giving while living".I inherited a few bob a couple years ago and bought the Mrs a new car, Gave some some to SIL family to upgrade their house. Took Mrs on a vacay to Vietnam and bought some gold bars. I felt all the better for it. A buddy of mine spent several years waiting for his dad to pass so he could inherit the loot.I felt sorry for him to be so small. I somehow feel its sort of my duty to pass on any wealth to benefit my immediate family.And no, I was not coerced into that.I survived "C" and they we there for me when I needed them most.

Yes the governments keep raising the retirement age.Their problem is that life expectancy is rising. In some countries they are now offering euthanasia (CDA) even for poverty struck people.(illness not required) They want you to drop dead on your last day of work.Funding pension schemes is expensive.

Ganja growers use it. (ashes contain most of the essential nutrients plants need to thrive)

Children and or siblings...they usually all live together...much like the dot Indians

Similarly I took some Thai baht back to Canada and exchanged it for Canadian dollars.They beat the crap out of me in the ex rate. Never again.I would change it here.Just shop around for the best rate. Just out of curiosity take a 1k Thai baht note back with you and see how much you get.You'll be surprised.

I grew up in Northern Canada. Every fall/winter people got colds. Runny noses and maybe a cough and sometimes the flu. Some did some didn't. It didn't warrant mass injections of questionable substances.We carried on with life.I never ever saw a face mask until entered industry and they were called dust masks.This mass hysteria every time someone gets a sniffle is called a pandemic makes me wonder.

Thats my observation to.When it rains they all get sick are "my sabai".( my Thai family) The temperature drops a couple degrees and you'd think there was snow falling.555

So this fellow dies from Covid 19...(the unfortunate case is a 39 year old male beset with complications stemming from both alcoholism and chronic liver disease) whats the message here? his health was in jeopardy due to drinking but covid killed him? One foot on a banana peel the other on a skateboard.

Seat guru.com works for me...unless the airline makes a last minute change which they do on occasion

Maybe out of date info but in 2007 I engaged in a 30 year lease with my stepdaughter for a house I had purchased. All completed at the Pattaya land office. I used a lawyer. My name is actually on the chanote as a lessee. I've had a few gf of expats tell me that I'm not telling the truth until I show them the document.I'm quite sure there was an ulterior motive there. I was confident at the time and remain so in the validity of this arrangement. The same agreement with a spouse may be a different matter. BTW my stepdaughter will inherit the house at the end of the day.

My family has friends in the north (Nan) and they send us boxes of the stuff Its readily available In most markets/ big shops in Pattaya in season. The local Thai variety are not as flavourful as the Hass ones. IMHO

correct, per baht

Last spring I sold some 5 baht bars at a shop on Pattaya Klang Rd. They recognized the marks I assume. A cursory look and out came the cash. He sent his Mrs to the bank for more. He wanted to just transfer to my account but in that case I was buying USD with it so I required cash. I sold a bar once at the gold shop at Big C South Pattaya. I couldn't believe my eyes but the girl brought out a torch and melted in right in front of me. 1st and last time for that place.

In my experience usually only a couple hundred baht per gram.Of course it all depends on the market price for that day and time.

Decades ago I was crossing a street (not LOS) and saw a crumpled envelope and picked it up. Inside was a 20$ bill and a scribbled note. The note said something like..."I'm really sorry I'm late paying back the money but I've had some bad luck lately" What to do ? There was no one nearby so I pocketed the cash but it bothered me for a while because I really felt sorry for the person who lost it.This blog reminded me of the event.

inshallah

I joined the Navy at 17.There was plenty of alcohol available. We got our daily "tot" rum issue at noon. After secure (1700) we were entitled to 2 cans of beer per person.Needless to say the non drinkers were obligated to give the rest of us their ration of rum/beer. Leaving 6 years later I was well on my way to a part in a movie staring WC Fields. I somehow managed to hold a long term job and avoid prison. My problem was not knowing when I had enough. Passing out comes to mind. I finally stopped last January @ 72 and immediately lost weight and sleep much better. I dodged the bullet. Best thing I ever did for myself even if it was late in the game.

I'm thinking that if I could afford a multi million baht vehicle I'd be inclined to have myself chauffeur driven everywhere whilst I tend to the Moet Chandon/caviar in the rear salon along with my latest "squeeze". Driving in Bangkok traffic? Who was she trying to impress? Or I would make damn sure I was well covered by insurance just in case Somchai dropped his phone and bumped into me.

I often wonder what is the (ROI) return on investment on these solar farms. It's got to be a pretty penny taking into consideration the domestic panels cost. How long before they pay off the capital debt before production? Heavy copper transmission cables ain't free

I use the delivery apps quite often. I seldom order from fast food restos though.It saves me fighting traffic at 4-5 pm when I usually order my dinner.I also cook most b/f though.

Very observant of you.When I first darkened these shores in 2004 they were working on Pattaya Beach Rd. A spin past the other day showed construction activity still.The gift that keeps on giving. Another example is the useless low cement barriers on Thepprasit Rd.along with light standards. Installed by an uncle only to be removed by same in a couple years time. A big joke.

Same situation in Canada I hear, 1 year wait to see a specialist...but it's not free because the various and many taxes are very high.